Update of the Scientific Opinion on the risks to plant health posed by Xylella fastidiosa in the EU territory.

ABSTRACT: EFSA was asked to update the 2015 EFSA risk assessment on Xylella fastidiosa for the territory of the EU. In particular, EFSA was asked to focus on potential establishment, short- and long-range spread, the length of the asymptomatic period, the impact of X. fastidiosa and an update on risk reduction options. EFSA was asked to take into account the different subspecies and Sequence Types of X. fastidiosa. This was attempted throughout the scientific opinion but several issues with data availability meant that this could only be partially achieved. Models for risk of establishment showed most of the EU territory may be potentially suitable for X. fastidiosa although southern EU is most at risk. Differences in estimated areas of potential establishment were eviden

SUBMITTER: EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH) 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7009223 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature